UA College of Engineering | 2025-2026 Viewbook

BEAR DOWN TO SOLVE BIG PROBLEMS Join the University of Arizona’s best and brightest in the College of Engineering.

Collaborate with renowned faculty and industry experts to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges – in health care, renewable energy, autonomous vehicles and cybersecurity, for example. Whether you dream of designing smart buildings or traveling to the vast corners of outer space, a UA Engineering degree can take you there.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Degree Programs.....................................4 Academic Support...................................8 Clubs & Organizations............................9 Research & Internships.........................10 Honors & Engineering............................12 Design Program......................................14 Career Development..............................15 By the Numbers......................................16

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Top 30

Undergraduate Engineering Public Universities

Top 20

Public Research (National Science Foundation)

#1

Water Resources

#4

Space Sciences

Top 50

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18 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS TO EXPLORE AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Take flight and space exploration to new levels.

Develop technologies for companies such as Raytheon, Honeywell, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics. Immerse yourself in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, aerodynamics, gas dynamics and control system design. Test your designs in supersonic wind tunnels! ame.engineering.arizona.edu

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING Build the bridge between architects, engineers and contractors.

Expand your options in the construction industry. Draw from civil, electrical and mechanical engineering principles. Learn to plan, design and manage construction of safe, economic, sustainable and resilient buildings – from structural integrity to efficient heating and cooling. caem.engineering.arizona.edu

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Help change the practice of medicine, and improve health care.

Use your skills in engineering, biology and medicine to create technologies and methods ranging from advanced imaging and prosthetics to gene testing and drug therapies. This approved pre-med program includes options in biomaterials, biomechanics, and biosensors and microtechnologies. bme.engineering.arizona.edu

BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING Lead the charge to a sustainable future, on Earth and beyond.

Integrate engineering, mathematics and biology to design soil and water resource management systems and biomedical and biological technologies. Focus on intentional use of energy, materials, biochemicals and recyclables. Choose water resource engineering or biological engineering. be.arizona.edu

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Discover ways to better the human condition – safely and economically.

Improve processes, materials and technologies for manufacturing consumer products; producing food and pharmaceuticals; and providing clean water, air and fuels. Build skills that are highly demanded by many industries. Or, embark on your journey to graduate studies or medical school. chee.engineering.arizona.edu

CIVIL ENGINEERING Build infrastructure to withstand the forces of nature and humankind.

From earthquake-proof construction to improved traffic flow, help bolster modern society. Engineering focus areas include environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, structural, transportation and heavy construction management – all with underpinnings of sustainability and resiliency. caem.engineering.arizona.edu

COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Become a multifaceted expert.

Through expertise in multidisciplinary engineering technologies, graduates are pushing the limits of what can be achieved in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cybersecurity and robotics. ece.engineering.arizona.edu

ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING Create technology to make life healthier, safer and more mobile.

Work at the heart of some of the most rapidly developing technology humankind has ever seen. Gain a solid foundation to advance smart grids, driverless cars, robots, cybersecurity, quantum computing and communications, remote disease diagnostics and mobile health care, for example. ece.engineering.arizona.edu

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Protect, clean up, recycle and reuse the world’s natural resources.

Develop ways to prevent pollution and rid soil and groundwater of hazardous materials.

Create technologies for water purification, wastewater treatment, air pollution control, and recovery of resources and energy from waste. Prepare for a career in industry or with a public agency. chee.engineering.arizona.edu 5

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Devise effective processes for an increasingly smart world.

From making smartphones to streamlining hospital operations and shortening lines for roller coaster rides, efficiency is key in industry. Take courses in operations research, production analysis, information management, embedded computer systems, and human factors and ergonomics. sie.engineering.arizona.edu

INTEGRATED BUSINESS ENGINEERING Improve the business of high technology.

Build your dreams with hands-on technical skills and then turn those ideas into commercial success. Pursue your path to success with classes that develop an engineering mindset along with strong business, leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities. sie.engineering.arizona.edu

INTELLIGENCE & INFORMATION OPERATIONS Join the front lines of intelligence and cyber defense.

Meet the complex challenges of modern intelligence work through hands-on training, expert instruction and specialized study tracks. Designated as an Intelligence Community-Center of Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) by the Defense Intelligence Agency. io.engineering.arizona.edu

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Work at atomic and molecular levels to achieve globally significant results.

Become an expert in materials properties, failure analysis, manufacturing techniques and quality assurance. Use glass, ceramics, plastics, polymers, composites and metals to create devices and systems essential for solar energy production, information technology and medicine. mse.engineering.arizona.edu

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Design, test, build and maintain almost anything that moves.

Use your math skills, computational tools and the laws of physics to work on vehicle parts, biomedical devices and solar energy systems. In this broad academic discipline, study solid and fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, dynamics and controls, nanotechnology, and mechanical design. ame.engineering.arizona.edu

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MINING ENGINEERING Put on your hard hat and head down into the UA’s San Xavier mine.

Drill deep into your interests with focus areas in mine operations, geomechanics, sustainable resource development and mineral processing. Take advantage of a lab experience like none other – the only student-run, multilevel mine in the United States with a working vertical shaft. mining.arizona.edu

OPTICAL SCIENCES & ENGINEERING Produce lenses, microscopes, telescopes, lasers and fiber optics.

Work on projects like the Giant Magellan Telescope and OSIRIS-REx, an uncrewed space probe that will land on an asteroid and return to Earth with a sample. Four focus areas – optics, optoelectronics, optical materials and optomechanics – are geared to industry needs and grad school. optics.arizona.edu

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Prepare for some of the world’s top technology jobs.

Software engineers build the technological infrastructure for our increasingly connected world. Learn to solve complex engineering problems throughout the software development lifecycle, and apply your skills to areas including automation, big data and space exploration. ece.engineering.arizona.edu

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Use your imagination – from concept to production to operation.

Design and manage complex systems involving machines, people, software, hardware, materials and energy. Improve health care, transportation, environmental, defense and space systems. Among course topics are probability and statistics, system theory, decision analysis, and simulation. sie.engineering.arizona.edu

“ That’s what I love about this college: We don’t have

to declare a major until our sophomore year. It allows us to find what engineering discipline really fits.

SARAH H., second-year student

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ENGINEERING YOUR SUCCESS engineering.arizona.edu/undergrad/resources While earning an engineering degree is a rigorous undertaking, resources abound to help you stay on track. For example, consistently attending math study groups helps undergraduates improve their grades. And taking part in faculty office hours positions students to obtain letters of recommendation and secure research roles. Taking advantage of opportunities provided by the College of Engineering is key to success in your major and beyond.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT & SERVICES

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• Weekly math study groups

• Course registration labs

• Test reviews

• Academic skills workshops

• Study-a-thons

• Peer tutoring

• Individualized advising

• Supplemental instruction

JOIN THE CLUB engineering.arizona.edu/clubs The College of Engineering’s 50+ clubs and organizations provide opportunities for you to delve deeper into your interests, build camaraderie with classmates, gaining leadership and practical skills, and connecting with professionals.

Alpha Epsilon, Eta Beta Chapter American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

National Organization for Business and Engineering National Society of Black Engineers

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

New Space Club

American Society for Engineering Management American Society of Civil Engineers

Out in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Phi Sigma Rho, Alpha Kappa Chapter

Architectural Engineering Institute

Rube Goldberg Club

Arizona Autonomous Vehicle Club

Society of Automotive Engineers

Associated General Contractors

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Baja Wildcat Racing

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration

Biomedical Engineering Society

Society of Women Engineers

Biosystems Engineering Club

Software Engineering Wildcats

Design-Build Institute of America

Student Council iExpo Team

Engineering Student Council

Student Optics Chapter

Engineers Without Borders

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space

Homebrewers of Arizona Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers/ International Council on Systems Engineering

Tau Beta Pi – Engineering Honor Society Theme Park Entertainment Group (CoasterCats) Theta Tau, Chi Chapter

Institute of Transportation Engineers

Wildcat Formula Racing

K7UAZ Amateur Radio Club

Wildcat Robotics (Battle Bots)

Material Advantage

Women in Information and Computer Science

Materials Research Society

Women in Mining

Medical Device Club

Women in Optics

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OPEN DOORS WITH INTERNSHIPS & RESEARCH Practical experience through internships, co-ops and research helps undergraduates build resumes for job searches and graduate school applications. The majority of Wildcat Engineers complete at least one industry internship, and many do vital research with faculty members.

MARCOS D., AEROSPACE ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP: NASA Langley Research Center

During my summer at NASA, I worked on creating computer-aided design models for early prototype Mars landers. Not only did I have an absolute blast, but my internship gave me the skills and confidence to seek full-time positions. I applied through OSSI, a website dedicated to helping college students find NASA internships. Interning where countless astronauts and space pioneers have worked reinforced my interest in space exploration and reaffirmed that aerospace engineering at the UA was the right choice for me.

The experience at NASA impressed hiring managers and landed me interviews with companies like SpaceX, Raytheon, Orbital ATK and Lockheed Martin. All in all, the NASA internship was the fundamental starting point for my career and the focal point of the best summer I’ve ever had.

COURTNEY C., BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH: Sarver Heart Center

My undergraduate research project was under the guidance of one of my biomedical engineering professors, Dr. Marvin Slepian, at the Sarver Heart Center. I started this project my junior year after I reached out via email during the summer. It really is that easy to find a research position at the UA! I worked on electrospinning soy with synthetic polymers to create a biodegradable bandage for improving the healing process in wounds. This gauze could be incredibly important for people suffering from chronic wounds. The experience I gained was priceless. It strengthened my plans to attend graduate school and provided the foundation for me to accomplish larger goals and tackle critical medical needs.

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“Not only did I have an absolute blast, but my internship gave me the skills and confidence to seek full-time positions.”

MARCOS D. recent grad, aerospace engineering

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HONORS & ENGINEERING engineering.arizona.edu/current/honors-college Many Wildcat Engineers also join the UA W.A. Franke Honors College – a place where scholars come together around ideas and across disciplines. From unique course offerings to select study abroad experiences, honors engineers have access to a variety of benefits.

HONORS ADVANTAGES • Dedicated engineering support staff • Undergraduate research connections • Priority registration • Exclusive residence halls and theme communities • Social and academic programs • Industry networking opportunities • Honors distinction on degrees 12

25% HONORS STUDENTS

Before (or after) applying, plan a visit to make sure UA Engineering is the right place for you. Check out offerings at: engineering.arizona.edu/visit

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DESIGN YOUR FUTURE icap.engineering.arizona.edu All engineering students take design courses and complete design projects. That’s one of the many reasons recruiters consider UA Engineering graduates work ready.

Teams of four to six seniors collaborate on industry or faculty projects in the fall and spring semesters as part of the Interdisciplinary Capstone Program. With dedicated budgets and the support of professional mentors, the teams plan, build and test tools and technologies in areas ranging from aerospace to electronics to energy to medicine.

The culmination of their efforts comes on Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Day, when students present their projects to industry judges and the public and compete for thousands of dollars in awards. Some projects result in patents, commercial products or full-time job offers.

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LAUNCH YOUR CAREER UA Engineering degree programs aim to take you where you want to go – whether that’s into graduate, law or medical school; an industry career; or an entrepreneurial endeavor. From resume creation in your first-year seminar to an industry-sponsored design project in your senior year, the college provides a multitude of ways for you to gain professional skills.

Additionally, the college encourages participation in a number of careeroriented happenings:

INTERNSHIP READINESS PROGRAM

EMPLOYER INTERVIEWS ON CAMPUS

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

INDUSTRY-HOSTED RESUME REVIEWS

INDUSTRY IMMERSION DAYS

ENGINEERING AND DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC JOB FAIRS

FIND JOBS & INTERNSHIPS AT IEXPO escuofa.com/iexpo iExpo, hosted by the UA Engineering Student Council, is the state’s largest student-run engineering fair.

For more than 30 years, current students and alumni have used this annual event to secure both internships and full-time employment.

“ At iExpo, it was easy to talk to

a large number of companies in a smaller environment than the UA’s all-major career fair.

MAKENA S. chemical engineering

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INCOMING WILDCAT ENGINEERS

90% FIRST-YEAR RETENTION

750

150

FRESHMEN

TRANSFER STUDENTS

30% WOMEN

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30% NON-ARIZONA RESIDENTS

COLLEGE STATS $15.3 MILLION

FUTURE WILDCAT ENGINEER

TOTAL MERIT AID & SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED ANNUALLY

HIGH SCHOOL GPA

3.75

15%

of the

HONORS COLLEGE MAJORS IN ENGINEERING

200+ FACULTY

$60+ MILLION

651

ANNUAL RESEARCH EXPENDITURES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES, 2022

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

62%

INDUSTRY

$76,249 AVG. STARTING SALARY CLASS OF 2022

91%

PLACEMENT RATE

NACE, 2023

26%

HIGHER EDUCATION

3%

MILITARY

self-reported at time of graduation

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“ UA students are so well versed. They are not just focused on solving technical problems, but on understanding the broader issues.

HERJINDA HAWKINS

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